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VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas
The expansion of the veterans online memorial includes the names of almost 93,000 veterans killed overseas during World War II.
Meet Brian Newberry: National Park guide to Navy’s new football coach
In his first season as the Naval Academy’s head football coach, Brian Newberry led the Midshipmen to earn a 5-6 record ahead of the Army-Navy game.
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields
This ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam
He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.
By J.D. Simkins
6 World War II documentaries you need to watch
Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.
By Sarah Sicard
Utah Gov. removed Guard commander two years after learning of problems
In 2021, the governor’s office received anonymous complaints that Maj. Gen. Michael Turley had allegedly created an ‘extremely dangerous’ command climate.
By Emily Anderson Stern, The Salt Lake Tribune
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News
California Guard Humvee stolen four months ago recovered after chase
Authorities recovered and returned a stolen California National Guard Humvee.
Alaska National Guard performs medical mission while shuttling Santa
An Alaska National Guard helicopter was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and gifts to an Alaska Native village when it had to make a lifesaving detour.
Lawmakers demand answers on unpaid National Guard bonuses
“It is absolutely unacceptable that the National Guard has not paid thousands of soldiers and veterans the enlistment bonuses they were promised.”
By Sarah Sicard